Military News

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Olmsted was promoted from private first class to sergeant. He is serving with the 397th Infantry of the 100th Division. The article lists his address as 1041 Frank Ave. SE in Huron.

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickerson, parents of the soldier, received a telegram from the International Red Cross that their son, who had been reported missing in action, was freed from a German POW camp. Sgt. Dickerson was missing over Berlin on March 18, 1945. Three others from his crew were also freed. He was a waist gunner on a B-17.

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McAtee was promoted to sergeant in the Army Airways Communications System of the Army Air Forces.

The article explains a bit about the Army Airways Communications System stations - they are located along the major air traffic areas, and their purpose is to control traffic, including take-offs and landings. They provide information on weather, air traffic, communicate with other stations, looks for lost planes, provides maintenance for radio equipment.

The article provides some personal background - he is the son of Mrs. Rose McAtee, lived at 853 Dakota Ave., Huron, and prior to his military service worked at Fairmont Art Co. as the store manager. He was 21 years old at the time.

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The Air Medal was awarded to Lt. Krouse, along with 53 other navy airmen, at the U.S. Naval Air Station in San Diego. The citation reads, in part: "distinguishing himself by meritorious acts in aerial flight," and on the following day he contributed "in great measure to the success of our attacks." Lt. Krouse shot down one Japanese bomber and caused damage to another one on October 24, 1944. The following day, he strafed enemy ships. These events occurred in the battle for Leyte Gulf.

Other information provided in the article: he was also involved in the battles of the Marianas and the Palaus. He has destroyed three enemy planes. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Al Krouse of Huron.